Mykonos Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mykonos, Greece in January.

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Mýkonos City Ornos Platis Yalos Elia Beach

Planning a trip to Mykonos, Greece this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mykonos in January

Mykonos, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Mykonos generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Mýkonos City. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Mykonos, Greece where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mykonos, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm (3.3 in) in Mýkonos City. It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

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Best Places to Visit in Mykonos in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mykonos

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Mykonos, Greece?

Temperature range in Mykonos (January)

Precipitation variation in Mykonos (January)

Mýkonos City

In January Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Ornos

In January Ornos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ornos →

Platis Yalos

In January Platis Yalos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Platis Yalos →

Elia Beach

In January Elia Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Elia Beach →

Agios Ioannis Mykonos

In January Agios Ioannis Mykonos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Agios Ioannis Mykonos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mykonos, in Greece.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mykonos in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mýkonos City 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Ornos 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Platis Yalos 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Elia Beach 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Agios Ioannis Mykonos 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Tourlos 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Mykonos weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mykonos, Greece in January?

Mykonos, Greece typically experiences tolerable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Mýkonos City average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mykonos, Greece in January?

Average temperatures in Mykonos, Greece during January range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Mýkonos City.

Does Mykonos, Greece get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Mykonos, Greece. Mýkonos City averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mykonos, Greece?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Mýkonos City, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mykonos, Greece.

On average, the best time to visit Mykonos, Greece is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Mýkonos City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be tolerable.

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